Kakadu National Park

Explore Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory

With an area of almost 20,000km, Kakadu is Australia’s largest national park. From wetlands to woodlands and dramatic sandstone cliffs to steep ridges, the landscape makes you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time.

A true wilderness, wildlife can thrive in certain areas, with crocodiles in East Alligator River, flatback turtles at the mouth of the South Alligator River, and brightly coloured birds in the trees throughout. You can take advantage of this landscape as well, with walks, swimming, fishing and boat cruises to some of the most beautiful spots in the park.

Not short of a waterfall or two, the Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls are spectacular, whatever time of year you visit. In the dry season (June–November), you can take the walk to the Jim Jim Falls Plunge Pool and Twin Falls Gorge to relax in the cooling waters when the falls are just a trickle. In the wet season (December – May), you can only see them on a scenic flight – but what a sight!

There are fantastic walks in all areas of Kakadu. Views for miles, ancient rock art and towering rainforest make each walk memorable. If you’ve come prepared, you can do them alone, but you’ll learn a lot more from a tour guide. You’ll also have more access to the most special parts of the park if you go on a 4WD, coach or camping tour. Thankfully, there are plenty to choose from, including Territory Expeditions, which spend up to five days exploring Kakadu from Darwin.

There are also many lessons to be learnt in Kakadu: don’t feed the crocs, don’t think you can beat the heat, and you can’t always rely on your mobile phone. You’ll also have the chance to learn about the history of Australia, where Aboriginal life has remained conserved for thousands of years with rock art, kept traditions and respected culture.

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